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Misuse of Section 498A

In Context The Supreme Court stated that instead of assuring rapid state intervention for protecting women against cruelty by her husband, Section 498A is increasingly being used to settle personal scores against in-laws. Background In a case filed by a woman against her in-laws alleging mental harassment and terminating her pregnancy,  SC said that with […]

Indian Express

Indian Express Subject  Pg No  Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2 1   Hijab protests spread, Karnataka govt shuts colleges, high schools for three days (Polity and Governance) What is the controversy over the hijab or headscarf worn by Muslim girls? What has the government said? How have courts ruled so far on […]

The Hindu

The Hindu Subject Pg No Headlines Relevance for Prelims and Mains   GS 2   1   1   6 Haryana Cabinet nod for anti-conversion Bill   Violence in Karnataka colleges over dress code   Hijab saffron row turns violent in Karnataka (Polity and Governance) What are the key highlights of the Haryana Prevention of Unlawful […]

Sowa Rigpa

In News Registered practitioners of Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Sowa-Rigpa are now authorized to issue medical fitness certificates. What is Sowa -Rigpa (Science of healing)? It is commonly known as the Amchi system of medicine is one of the oldest, living and well documented medical traditions of the world. It has been a popular practice […]

Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS)

In News With the onset of summer, the seasonal migration of wild animals has begun from the adjacent wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS). Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) Located in Kerala, it was declared a Sanctuary in 1973. The sanctuary is a component of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve […]

Charminar

In News  The Archeological Survey of India is taking steps to make the wiring discreet and light up Charminar  in a better way. The improved system will also make the 430-year-old monument in Hyderabad more accessible with better lighting inside the minarets that take visitors to the upper storey. Image Courtesy: TOI   About  Charminar, […]

World Oil Outlook 2021

In News  Recently, the World Oil Outlook 2021 projected that the oil demand in India is expected to reach around 11 million barrels per day by 2045 as compared to approximately 4.9 million barrels per day in 2021. About World Oil Outlook 2021 It is a flagship publication by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries( […]

Parvatmala Project

In News  Recently, the Union Finance Minister announced National Ropeways Development Programme – “Parvatmala” while presenting Union Budget for 2022-23 . About Parvatmala Project The Parvat Mala approach is driven by seven engines like roads, railways, airports, ports, mass transport, waterways and logistics infrastructure.  These engines are complemented by the complementary roles of energy transmission, […]

Governor’s Role in Approving a Bill

In News,  The Tamil Nadu Assembly has once again adopted a NEET exemption bill that was earlier returned by the Governor.  Background  Passage of Bill: The Tamil Nadu assembly passed a Tamil Nadu Admission to Undergraduate Medical Degree Courses Bill, 2021 in September 2021 seeking exemption for the state from the NEET, which is mandatory […]

Draft Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religious Bill, 2022

In News   The Haryana cabinet approved the draft Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2022.  Objectives and Need  The Constitution confers on each individual the fundamental right to profess, practice and propagate his religion.  However ,there have been instances when gullible people have been converted by offering allurement or under undue influence. Some […]

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